County Monaghan

County Monaghan (Irish: Contae Mhuineacháin) is a county in Northwest Ireland and Lakelands.

Towns

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County Monaghan has 5 towns:

• Monaghan Town GPS 54.247926,-6.970825 (Muineachán) – is the county town in the north of the county; it has a beautiful lake in the centre and a fine diamond square in the centre too, so typical of Ulster towns. It's an interesting and charming town with a lot to offer, including the County Museum.
• Castleblaney GPS 54.12,-6.738 (Baile na Lorgan) – is based in the middle of the county. It has a good selection of cafes restaurants and facilities. It's also very close to the county's largest lake: Lough Muckno.
• Clones GPS 54.183,-7.2337 (Cluain Eois) – is based in the west of the county close to the border with County Fermanagh. It has a 9th-century round tower and high cross.
• Ballybay GPS 54.129505,-6.902847 (Béal Átha Beithe, "mouth of the ford of the birch") – is a small town in the centre of the county, close to several small lakes.
• Carrickmacross GPS 53.976,-6.719 (Carraig Mhachaire Rois, "rock of the wooded plain") – is based in the south of the county. It is a well-known centre for lace-making.

More Destinations

• Monaghan County Museum – 1-2 Hill Street, Monaghan Town. It was established by Monaghan County Council in 1974. Its brief is to provide an education and leisure service for County Monaghan and to collect, preserve and display the legacy of the County.
• Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource Centre – Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan. Celebrates the life and works of the illustrious Monaghan writer.
• Street Louis Convent Heritage Centre – Broad Road, Monaghan Town. The Street Louis story is told in the framework of Irish, European and world history, but is particularly linked with Monaghan itself from post-famine times.

County Monaghan Halal Travel Guide

Monaghan lies on the drumlin belt in north-central Ireland. The northern half is almost entirely surrounded by [[Northern Ireland. There are many reasonable size lakes and stretches of beautiful green drumlins as far as the eye can see. And also the low mountains of Sliabh Begh in the northwest of the county, stretching into [[Northern Ireland.

Monaghan is one of the few Southern counties to have suffered mildly in the troubles due to its proximity to [[Northern Ireland, so the same precaution should be taking here as in Northern Ireland: avoid conversations about politics and religion, and also take heed that some areas in Monaghan on the border are republican.

Local Language in County Monaghan

Monaghan like the rest of the Republic is for the most part English-speaking, even though Irish is the first official language. Typical of midland counties (except for Meath) it has no Gaeltacht community.

How to travel to County Monaghan

Travel on a Bus in County Monaghan

There's a good regular bus service provided by Bus Éireann from all the close major towns like Dublin, Dundalk, Drogheda and Newry in [[Northern Ireland, plus local buses to take you between towns.

How to get around in County Monaghan

Though Monaghan is within the hilly drumlin belt, cycling would still be a must, especially in good weather, as the scenery is awe-inspiring. The roads have fairly improved except for some dodgy country lanes. Driving is also a bliss as you can take in the lakes on the primary streets along many of its scenic drives.

What to see in County Monaghan

• Lough Muckno Leisure Park Castleblayney - A leisure park boasting many amenities.

• St. Joseph's Church Carrickmacross - Built in 1866, it boasts 10 windows by the renowned stained glass artist Harry Clarke, and in addition has interesting Stations of the Cross.

• Garage Theatre St. Davenets Complex, Armagh Road, Monaghan Town
• An Poc Fada North Road, Monaghan Town - An Poc Fada is Monaghan's premier venue for live music and sporting action. Enjoy live music every weekend and watch all sporting action on our six screens positioned around the pub!

Top Muslim Travel Tips for County Monaghan

Because Monaghan is on the drumlin line, it gives way to a landscape that looks like a Basket of eggs from a height. There are many lakes large and small in the county and low lying mountains with walking trails in the northwest of the county. It also has many fine buildings and houses within its towns and also facilities to spoil yourself. Also every year there are small festivals around the county.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from County Monaghan

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